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which type of healing intention is used when there is a high likelihood of bacterial contamination? secondary intention tertiary intention quaternary intention primary intention
When there is a high likelihood of bacterial contamination, secondary intention healing is used. In secondary intention healing, the wound is left open to heal. This allows for drainage of exudate and removal of debris, which is important when there is a risk of infection (bacterial contamination). Primary intention is for clean, sutured wounds. Tertiary intention is when a wound is initially left open and then sutured later (delayed primary closure). Quaternary intention is not a standard type of wound - healing intention in common medical terminology.
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